Sure, backsplashes have a practical purpose – as the name implies, but they can and should be so much more. The right backsplash will be a focal point for your kitchen and tie the whole

Can’t decide what color scheme to select for your new kitchen? White, and the myriad tones that can give that basic white a feeling of warmth or coolness, is by far the most popular color.

Whether you are planning to have a new kitchen tile backsplash installed or having your entire kitchen re-made, arm yourself with all the information you need to make the right choices. One of the great

Include a pantry right off the kitchen. Plenty of shelves and lower cabinets with doors or drawers will allow you to store items close at hand. Put things you use frequently on the shelves, where

Remodelista has an article today on black tile in bathrooms. It must be the weather (Fall is coming soon), because I was just thinking about dark bathrooms. It seems that most home remodels go for the

  Warm tile colors run up some of the walls to give this bathroom a warm feeling. Simple, clean fixtures and patterns make this room work.       This small bathroom had a make

Any remodeling project has an almost endless list of things to consider, from the all-important budget to the colors and style you want. In a bathroom, the part of the remodel that is outclassed by the

There are endless websites with suggestions on how to improve or completely re-do your bathroom. It all comes down to two basics: your personal tastes and costs. I found a nice collection of bathroom remodeling

This is one of my favorite bathroom remodels that we have done. It has a very light and airy feel, with a luxurious note due to the beautiful two-tone solid surface countertop and tile work (look in the mirror reflection).

I hadn’t thought too much about backsplashes until recently.  They seem to be a small part of an overall kitchen remodel, and yet the more I thought about it, they are one of the small

The Builder Online journal has a great article titled “Design Details: Showers and Tubs“.  I love the photos in this spread.  If you have ever thought about renovating your bathroom, you will get a major

Before renovation, the kitchen in this historic Eldridge area home was outdated and didn’t take advantage of the home’s architectural strengths: The homeowners wanted a kitchen that would be reminiscent of the home’s existing classic

This is one of my (Melissa’s) personal favorites, likely because this is the first completed project I saw after starting work at Rose Construction. A 1937 architectural award-winner, this historic home has wonderful structure and

The problem with trends is that they’re over quickly and can date your wardrobe or project. When you incorporate trends into your wardrobe it’s easy to move on when the trend is over. However, that’s